A cat with small ears does not necessarily have folded ears. Folded ears, as the name suggests, have ears that fold forward and downward. This characteristic is the result of a genetic mutation. Small ears cannot indicate whether a cat is a cat with folded ears. It may also be caused by a special breed or a physical defect. If you want to determine whether a cat is a cat with folded ears, you can do genetic testing.

What does a fold-eared cat look like?

1. Fold-eared cats are medium-sized, round, with medium bones and strong muscles. Female Fold cats are smaller in size than male cats. The limbs are short and stout, and the weight is between 2.5-6 kg.

2. The folded-eared cat’s head is round and its forehead is bulging. The cheeks are round and look like a gentle curve when viewed from the side. Male Fold-eared cats have more meat, and adult male Fold-eared cats are allowed to have double chins.

3. The eyes of folded-eared cats are large and round, the color is based on the color of the coat, and the distance is quite large. The color matches the coat. The neck is short and muscular. The ears are folded forward, medium in size, widely spaced, and curved at the tips.